Vesuvio

Located in the Junction, Vesuvio was the first restaurant to introduce New York-style pizza to Toronto. Since 1957 it’s been serving up authentic Italian cuisine. Customize your pizza, or if you’re feeling a little spicy, order up the Volcano: Hot peppers, hot capricollo and hot Italian sausage. The heartburn will be worth it.

Pizzeria Via Mercanti

Simplicity is king at Pizzeria Via Mercanti. With two locations to choose from (Kensington Market & Elm Street) there is enough pizza goodness to go around.
Choose from over two dozen styles of pie, or go for the Ciambella Ripiena made with a ricotta & soppressata-stuffed crust! Perfecto!

Pizzeria Libretto

Pizzeria Libretto has made its mark in the Toronto Neapolitan pizza scene. If you haven’t been before, schedule it into your day planner now! It will be hard to choose which pie to order, but if you’re looking for a different spin on the classic, try the Libretto Margherita: white pizza sauce, crushed tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. This might even be better than Nonna’s pizza… but don’t tell her I said that!

Pizzeria Oro Di Napoli

For anyone in Southwest Toronto craving the authentic Italian taste, check out this new pizza spot, which had its grand opening a few months ago. As soon as you walk into Pizzeria Oro Di Napoli you are immediately drawn to the wood-burning oven, which was imported straight from Italy! The crust is crispy and chewy at the same time and is truly delicious. Try the signature pie, Pizza Oro and get all your food groups in one bite!

Maker Pizza

For a different spin on your classic Neapolitan pizza, check out Maker Pizza. Using only dough imported from Italy, there are 13 unique pies to choose from at this Chinatown hidden gem. From Napoli Dynamite to The Spudnik to Apocalypse Cow, the decision-making might get strenuous! Or just go for Frank’s Best… because frankly, it’s not often you get honey on a pizza! Insider tip: the sesame crust is all the rage!

Whatever type of ‘za you end up choosing, remember the steps: tear a piece off, fold it in half, take a bite and let the sauce drip down. THAT is how you eat a proper Italian pizza!